Data shows that immigrants keep America running. Immigrants are just 14% of the population but:
- pay $580B in taxes/year
- are 16% of nurses and 28% of health aides
- are 25% of ag workers
- are 25% of construction workers
- are 20% of entrepreneurs
https://immigrationimpact.com/2024/07/02/immigrants-fill-us-labor-shortages-map-the-impact/